By the grace of the sage Ṛṣyaśṛṅga, a son was born who would bring glory to his lineage; this son of Caturaṅga became known as Pṛthulākṣa. In turn, Pṛthulākṣa's son was named Campa, and Campa founded the city of Campā, which was earlier called Mālinī. Through the favor of Pūṛṇabhadra, Campa's son Haryaṅga was born, and from Vibhāṇḍaka, at a great sacrifice, came Vāraṇa, also known as Śatruvāraṇa. By the power of sacred mantras, Vāraṇa brought down to earth an excellent vehicle, and Haryaṅga's heir was born—he was Bhadraratha. Bhadraratha's son was Bṛhatkarmā, a lord among men, and Bṛhatkarmā's son was Bṛhadbhānu, a man of great soul. King Bṛhadbhānu begot Jayadratha, and from Jayadratha was born King Bṛhadratha. Bṛhadratha was succeeded by Viśvajit and Janamejaya; his heir was Aṅga, from whom was born the renowned King Karṇa. Karṇa's sons were Vṛṣasena and Pṛthusena—these are the sons of Aṅga, noble kings whose lineages I have now recounted in order. At this point, the listeners, filled with wonder, inquired: "How is Karṇa, known as the son of a charioteer, also called the son of Aṅga? We are eager to understand this, for you are wise in all such matters." The answer was thus given: Bṛhadbhānu's son was King Bṛhanmanā, who married two daughters of the king of the Śibis—Yaśodevī and Satyā. Yaśodevī gave birth to King Jayadratha, while Satyā, the other wife, bore the illustrious Vijaya. Vijaya's son was Bṛhatputra, whose son was Bṛhadratha, and Bṛhadratha's son was Satyakarmā, a man of great mind. Satyakarmā's son was Adhiratha, who was known as a charioteer. Adhiratha accepted and raised Karṇa as his own son, and thus Karṇa is called the son of a charioteer. In this way, the lineage and story of Karṇa have been faithfully recounted. Now, hear of the line of Pūru. Pūru's son was the mighty King Janamejaya, whose son Prācītvata expanded the eastern region. Prācītvata's son was Manasyu, and Manasyu's son was the noble King Pītāyudha. His heir was King Dhundhu, whose son was Bahuvidha, and Bahuvidha's son was Sampāti. Sampāti's son was Raṃhavarcā, and Raṃhavarcā's son was Bhadrāśva. Bhadrāśva, with Dhṛtā, had ten sons through Apsaras mothers: Auceyu, Hṛṣeyu, Kakṣeyu, Saneyuka, Dhṛteyu, Vineyu, Sthaleyu, Dharmeya, Samnateyu, and Punyeyu. These ten were known as the sons of Ucchaiorjvala, the wife of Takṣaka's son. From her, he begot Antinara, the king, and Antinara, with Manasvini, had sons who were noble and illustrious—among them, Amurtarayas, a valorous soul, Trivana, a righteous man, and Gauri, the auspicious mother of Mandhata. From Ilina, a daughter was born who became the mother of sons devoted to Brahmanic speech and valor; Shubhada was indeed born from Ilina. Upadanavi, through Ilina, obtained four sons: Rishyanta, Dushyanta, Praveera, and Anadha. From Dushyanta, the universal emperor, was born Samitinjaya; and from Shakuntala was born Bharata, after whom the Bharatas are named. When there was doubt regarding the parentage of his son, a bodiless voice spoke to Dushyanta: "Mother is the bellows, father the begetter; the son born from him is truly his. Acknowledge your son, Dushyanta; do not slight Shakuntala. The son leads the father, who has sown the seed, from Yama's abode. You are the creator of this child; Shakuntala speaks the truth." Long ago, when all of Bharata's sons perished, great destruction arose from the wrath of the mothers. At that time, the Maruts, moved by compassion, brought a son of Bṛhaspati and transferred him to Bharata. Curious, the listeners asked: "How was Bharadvāja, of great splendor, transferred by the Maruts to Bharata for the sake of a son? Tell us truly." The story was told: When his wife was pregnant, Uśija remained on earth. Seeing his brother's wife, Bṛhaspati spoke to her, "Adorn yourself and approach me for union, O auspicious one." She replied, "This embryo is mature and speaks with the voice of Brahman; your seed is unfailing, but this act is unrighteous." Bṛhaspati, however, insisted, saying, "You, of lovely complexion, must not instruct me in proper conduct." Overpowering her, he began intercourse, but the embryo within spoke to Bṛhaspati, "I am already present here, O Bṛhaspati, and your seed is unfailing; there is no room here for two." Angered by these words, Bṛhaspati replied, "Because you, at such a time, when all beings desire birth, obstruct me, therefore you shall enter deep darkness for a long time." Restraining his desire, Bṛhaspati's seed fell to the earth, for Mamatā, the mother, felt no joy. Thus, a child was born as the seed ceased. Seeing the boy, Mamatā said, "I will go to my own house; you, Bṛhaspati, take care of him." She departed, and Bṛhaspati too abandoned the child. Seeing the boy forsaken by both mother and father, the Maruts, filled with compassion, took up that child—Bharadvāja. At that time, Bharata, the illustrious one, was performing many sacrifices in each season, longing for a son. Thus, through the will of destiny and the intervention of the Maruts, Bharadvāja was brought to him.